This is a tale set in a mystical realm,
Where magic abounds,
Where love remains unwavering, friendship unshakable, and familial bonds run deep.
Through a twist of fate, or perhaps mere coincidence, an accident that should not have involved her inste...
It was evident that in the following days, our mercenary group had grown in numbers again. Putting aside Melly and Fay, even just with Daina, it was a bit challenging to arrange everything. After all, we were a mercenary group that took on missions, and with Daina's pure nature, it was hard to guarantee that he wouldn't be taken advantage of. But as for Melly and Fay, I had no worries—they were far more than mere singers and dancers. Their skills alone showed they were quite formidable. Ordinary singers wouldn't possess martial abilities, and their extensive interactions with all sorts of people made them valuable assets to our mercenary group. Though honestly, if only Melly could stop embracing me every time she felt like it, that would be even better.
Daina was always by my side these days. He was still very curious about the outside world and would often pull me along for a walk through the streets. Before each outing, I always made sure he concealed his ears. Even though no one could tell he was an elf, Daina's appearance was far too striking, and every time we went out, we would attract countless stares. Daina, oblivious, would continue leading me along, while I could only feel those burning gazes, making me incredibly uncomfortable.
Time passed unknowingly, and we had explored every corner of Lurobur. It was indeed a bustling place. During this period, under Melly's instigation, everyone in the mercenary group had taken turns performing on stage—even Yahe and Daina. Yahe had been in high spirits recently, which made me happy too. Seeing his smile growing day by day brought me some comfort. Daina, meanwhile, remained glued to my side. Ao, however, was acting oddly—he used to exchange a few words with me, but now, he wouldn't even acknowledge me, which was honestly frustrating.
Our dance troupe, "Charming Dance," had become quite well-known in Lurobur. Many nobles had invited us to perform. Of course, we didn't accept every invitation; it depended on our willingness. Given that some knew of our true capabilities, few could dare to trouble us. But we couldn't afford to offend everyone, so we had performed in many noble households, building a network of relationships. Most importantly, with frequent performances, we earned a significant amount of money—a great reward indeed.
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Today, Melly enthusiastically ran up to me, asking me to prepare for a dance. She said it was a count named Adelaide who had invited us to perform. I looked at her, puzzled. She usually wasn't this proactive, so why was she dragging me along this time? I had only performed once before for the Viscount Sannasen, and normally it was Lanksius or Elrod who got pulled into performing. I was usually just a spectator.
Watching Melly blinking innocently in front of me, I couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. Rubbing my temples, I reluctantly looked at her. "Why do I have to go? You can perform without me!"
"Aww!" Melly cupped her face with both hands. "I promised the count a grand finale, and you're the only one who can fulfill that request, dear Lisa..."
"What?" My eyes widened. "That's your reason? Melly, don't tell me you can't dance!"
